Nations Championship 2026

The inaugural Nations Championship pits the Six Nations teams against South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, Fiji and Japan. This covers the Autumn window and finals weekend.

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Round 4

Ireland v ArgentinaFriday, 6 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Round 4 · Aviva Stadium, Dublin42–12Italy v South AfricaSaturday, 7 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Round 4 · Allianz Stadium, Turin7–66Scotland v New ZealandSaturday, 7 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Round 4 · Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh21–43Wales v JapanSaturday, 7 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Round 4 · Principality Stadium, Cardiff28–21France v FijiSaturday, 7 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Round 4 · Groupama Stadium, Lyon54–17England v AustraliaSunday, 8 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Round 4 · Allianz Stadium, Twickenham15:10

Round 5

France v South AfricaFriday, 13 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Round 5 · Stade de France, Paris20:10Italy v ArgentinaSaturday, 14 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Round 5 · Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa11:40Wales v New ZealandSaturday, 14 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Round 5 · Principality Stadium, Cardiff14:10England v JapanSaturday, 14 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Round 5 · Allianz Stadium, Twickenham16:40Ireland v FijiSaturday, 14 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Round 5 · Aviva Stadium, Dublin20:10Scotland v AustraliaSunday, 15 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Round 5 · Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh15:10

Round 6

England v New ZealandSaturday, 21 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Round 6 · Allianz Stadium, Twickenham14:10Scotland v JapanSaturday, 21 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Round 6 · Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh14:10Ireland v South AfricaSaturday, 21 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Round 6 · Aviva Stadium, Dublin16:40Italy v FijiSaturday, 21 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Round 6 · Bluenergy Stadium, Udine16:40France v ArgentinaSaturday, 21 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Round 6 · Stade de France, Paris20:10Wales v AustraliaSaturday, 21 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Round 6 · Principality Stadium, Cardiff20:10

Finals weekend

6th place North v 6th place SouthFriday, 27 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Finals weekend · Allianz Stadium, Twickenham16:40
3rd place North v 3rd place SouthFriday, 27 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Finals weekend · Allianz Stadium, Twickenham20:10
5th place North v 5th place SouthSaturday, 28 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Finals weekend · Allianz Stadium, Twickenham13:10
2nd place North v 2nd place SouthSaturday, 28 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Finals weekend · Allianz Stadium, Twickenham16:40
4th place North v 4th place SouthSunday, 29 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Finals weekend · Allianz Stadium, Twickenham13:10
1st place North v 1st place South (final)Sunday, 29 November 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Finals weekend · Allianz Stadium, Twickenham16:40